TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 20Typhoon #PepitoPH (MAN-YI)

Issued at 8:00 PM, 17 November 2024

Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 PM today.

“PEPITO” WEAKENS INTO A TYPHOON AND IS NOW OVER NUEVA VIZCAYA

BULACAN UNDER WIND SIGNAL NUMBER 2

Wind threat: Gale-force winds

Warning lead time: 24 hours

Range of wind speeds: 62 to 88 km/h (Beaufort 8 to 9)

Potential impacts of winds: Minor to moderate threat to life and property

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

• PEPITO is forecast to exit the landmass of Luzon via Pangasinan, La Union, or southern Ilocos Sur tonight or tomorrow early morning (18 November). During this period, PEPITO will significantly weaken due to land interaction but will likely emerge over the West Philippine Sea as a typhoon.

• Over the West Philippine Sea, PEPITO will continue moving generally west northwestward tomorrow. It may exit the PAR region tomorrow morning or noon. Outside the PAR region, the tropical cyclone will turn more westward or west southwestward on Tuesday (19 November) under the influence of an incoming northeasterly wind surge. Further weakening will also occur as PEPITO moves over the West Philippine Sea due to the same surge creating unfavorable environment.

• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced in localities outside the landfall point and the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 PM today.